That's your best bet for finding locals who know the area.

These common web queries are available without the hotel having to build or partner on a custom solution."

I spent 10 weeks doing these gaaadamn boring agent classes to bet my license, and then after some research and a LOT of complaints from investors turned agents, they regretted getting their licenses.Legal or not?

Something I did not mention in the original post was setting up a lease, my guess is that the best bet is to find a boiler plate for the state you reside and then consult with a lawyer to custom fit it to your needs?

Video walk through is your best bet.

I would put bets on it being one or more of the first three, versus the fourth. 

Found this through one of my web clients who was a funeral home owner.

Now that I'm more experienced and cashflow is less important, I may take a deal that has zero cashflow and bet more on appreciation, but only after accounting for all expenses, including setting aside money for capex or vacancy.Here's a guide that describes what good cash flow looks like and how to analyze a property.https://www.biggerpockets.com/...

I just know it's a safe bet with growing population, good taxes, good schools, fair laws.

This will likely kill your velocity to scale.It sounds like a heloc on the townhouse and then conventional at 20% without the occupancy requirement is your best bet at keeping and maintaining velocity.